Veterinary Nurse, Technician and Paraprofessional CPD Programmes and Short Courses Brochure

PROGRESS YOUR
NURSING CAREER
Veterinary Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional
Certificate Programmes & Practical Short Courses
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2021-2022
Improveinternational.com

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Why study with us
( Operating in more than 20 countries worldwide
( Originators of modular CPD in the UK for veterinary professionals
( 20,000+ veterinarians and almost 1,000 nurses and
technicians have already benefited from our training
( World-class speakers delivering the latest content
( State-of-the-art wet-lab training facilities
( Professionally accredited and validated programmes
( Learn face to face, online or a combination of the two “blended”
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Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional Certificates
Nursing Anaesthesia
Animal Behaviour
Dentistry
Emergency And Critical Care Nursing
Medical Nursing
Small Animal Nutrition
Surgical Nursing
Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation
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WHY CHOOSE IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL?
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• We’ve been at the forefront of
veterinary CPD since 1998
We are the originators of
modular CPD for vets in the UK,
and we are still a company which is
run by vets and vet nurses
for vet nurses
To ensure you can learn safely during the coronavirus pandemic we follow
strict government guidelines and have rigorously risk-assessed all of our
training venues so that you can feel confident and protected as you continue
with your programme or course.
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• We have world-leading speakers,
• delivering the academic syllabus
• whilst ensuring content is
• relevant to practice
•
• State-of-the-art practical training
centres enable you to get handson
with a variety of procedures
HOW WE HAVE INNOVATED DURING
COVID-19 TO KEEP YOU LEARNING
We are a global presence in
the CPD field, operating in over
20 countries worldwide
Our alumni include thousands
of vet nurses who have
benefited from participating in
our modular programmes
( Ensured you could book with confidence
Through adapting our terms and
conditions to be more flexible.
( Invested in the online experience
Including quizzes, interactive lessons and
case studies, forum discussions, reflective
sessions and team problem solving.
( Kept you learning during lockdown
If we haven’t been able to run face-toface
sessions, our expert speakers have
live-streamed direct to your location!
( Adapted courses to suit
different learning styles
With three main ways to learn: online, face to
face or “blended” – a mixture of the two.
( Supported our expert
speakers and our colleagues
Helping them adapt to delivering engaging
learning programmes online.
( Always followed local government guidelines
Ensuring the highest standard of COVID-19
procedures for practical sessions.
OUR LOCATIONS
AND PRACTICAL
TRAINING CENTRES
We recognise that you want to train in
surroundings with the latest equipment and
teaching aids which enable you to rapidly develop
the key skills necessary to make the greatest
impact in practice.
Sheffield Facility
( Launched new online programmes
Small Animal Surgery, Small Animal Medicine,
Feline Practice, Exotic Animal Practice,
Ophthalmology, and Emergency Medicine
and Surgery have been launched for vets.
We also launched Surgical Nursing and
Nursing Anaesthesia for veterinary nurses,
technicians and paraprofessionals.
( Made improvements based on your feedback
Examples include a mixture of prerecorded
sessions with live-streaming and
encouraging discussion and collaboration.
Our practical training facilities enable us to provide
you with exceptional spaces for theoretical and
practical sessions allowing you to interact with
the speaker and fellow delegates, maximising your
learning experience.
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CHOOSE HOW YOU
WANT TO LEARN
Face-to-face | Online
ONLINE PROGRAMMES
Online learning programmes are delivered
via our engaging learning platform. This gives
you access to all the learning materials 24/7,
allowing you to learn at your own pace.
FACE-TO-FACE
PROGRAMMES
During COVID-19 all theory-based modules
have been delivered via live-streaming if we
were unable to fulfil face-to-face delivery.
I really enjoy the formatting of
the course and the input from other people
on the course. The course tutor also
helps on all the forum questions.
WHY FACE-TO-FACE?
WHY ONLINE?
( Support and guidance from a Programme Tutor
( 100% online, allowing you to learn from
wherever you are, improving your
work-life balance
( Practical skill labs to enable hands-on
experience where applicable
( Support and guidance from a Module Tutor
who is a specialist in the area of study
( Opportunity to meet and network with
like-minded peers
( Chance to meet, ask questions and learn from
expert speakers
( Multiple learning processes: Presentations,
written notes, interactive quizzes, multiple
choice questions and exercises which test
your knowledge as you work
( Discussion forum to network with your module
tutor and peers worldwide
( Choice of well-located venues with state-of-theart
facilities to enhance your learning experience
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ACHIEVE A QUALIFICATION
TO PROGRESS YOUR
NURSING CAREER
ABOUT OUR MODULAR CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES
Modular Nurse CPD
IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL
Attend all learning modules
• Full module attendance (You can take up to three years to attend modules)
• Complete pre- and post-evaluation reflective assessments
Our Modular Nurse CPD Programmes allow you to progress your knowledge and skills in your chosen area. With face to face
options providing a practical, hands-on learning environment, while the online learning options allow you to work your CPD training
around your busy practice life. The NCert/VTCert and VPPCert qualifications are accredited by the International School of Veterinary
Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). A paired module allows you to take two modules paired together, rather than signing up to the full
programme. Not all courses have paired modules available to them. If applicable, paired modules are only opened up if there is
availability on a course which has started.*
* By attending the programme via the paired module route you will not have access to the online learning platform and examination fees are not
included in the full course price. Delegates enrolled on the full course will also have access to a dedicated programme tutor team, online learning
platform and additional study skill lessons. Availability on paired modules may also be subject to availability at the time.
ISVPS
Small Animal Nutrition, Anaesthesia, Dentistry,
Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Animal Behaviour*,
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Written assignment
• 25 multiple choice question online exam
• Online Applied Knowledge Examination (OAKE) (1 hour)
ISVPS
Available awards
• Nurse Certificate (NCert)
• Veterinary Technician Certificate (VTCert)
• Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility criteria are applied with respect to each qualification
Nurse Certificate
(NCert)
By attending all the modules, whether face to
face or via our online programmes, and practical
sessions where relevant, following successful
assessment, including an exam, you can gain
a Nurse Certificate (NCert) awarded by the
International School of Veterinary Postgraduate
Studies (ISVPS).
Veterinary Technician
(VTCert) and Veterinary
Paraprofessional (VPPCert)
Certificate
By attending all our modules, following
assessment, including an exam, you can gain a
Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Paraprofessional
Certificate. You will have to apply showing you are
eligible for the programme, with eligibility being
reviewed.
Notes: All written assessments involve scientific writing and Harvard referencing. Supportive advice is available on this within
the Nurse Study Skills Area.
*By attending the programme via the paired module route you will not have access to the online learning platform and
examination fees are not included in the full course price.
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OUR PARTNER
Working with us to ensure the highest academic standards
ISVPS is an organisation dedicated to
providing the entire veterinary team with
high quality, achievable qualifications
that are recognised worldwide
The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) was established in 2003 to provide
challenging, but attainable, globally recognised qualifications. Its Nurse (NCert), Veterinary Technician (VTCert)
and Veterinary Paraprofessional (VPPCert) Certificates are designed to meet the needs of busy veterinary nurses,
technicians and paraprofessionals, who wish to gain postgraduate qualifications whilst working in practice. More
than 5,700 veterinarians and veterinary nurses around the world have gained a qualification from ISVPS.
Alongside its International Examining Board comprising more than 70 worldwide veterinary Specialists and
Diplomates, ISVPS ensures the highest integrity of its postgraduate awards through its Academic Board, made
up of ten highly respected Specialists from different disciplines.
The standard of the ISVPS certificates is consistent across all countries and therefore anyone gaining an ISVPS
certificate, regardless of which country they have taken the exam in, will have achieved a set standard which is
recognised across many European countries.
Your ISVPS examination coordinator will be be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding
the assessments. Questions and examination can be
emailed at english@isvps.org.
( Improve International and ISVPS
work together to ensure the highestquality
and effective CPD for
veterinary surgeons and nurses.
( Improve International delivers the
training courses whilst ISVPS creates
the syllabus, learning objectives,
assesses the courses and provides
the examinations and awards.
For more information on ISVPS, visit www.isvps.org
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NURSING
ANAESTHESIA
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
Online Programme
This Certificate Programme in Nursing Anaesthesia aims
to increase confidence in such an important area of
veterinary nursing.
During the year’s programme, lecture-based sessions
will cover:
( The latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
( The selection of key anaesthetic and analgesic agents
( Techniques for safe anaesthesia
( Effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics
The course was fantastic, the speakers were great, full of knowledge and used a variety of teaching
and learning aids. I have developed new skills, techniques and become more confident in taking
these back to use in practice straight away, thus helping with patient anaesthesia and pain relief.
PRICES START AT £2,295 + VAT
MODULE SUMMARY
= Practical Session
01. The anaesthetic machine and monitoring
equipment
05. Fluid therapy in the perioperative period.
Nutrition in critical care*
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
September 2021
November 2021 (online
learning)
PRICE:
From £2,495 + VAT
From £2,295 + VAT (online
learning)
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
02. Preanaesthetic assessment and premedication,
intravenous and inhalant anaesthetics
03. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, accidents and
emergencies
04. Anaesthesia of equine and exotic species
* Online learning version has no practical session. Dry Lab module
06. Analgesia and pain assessment
07. Anaesthetic considerations for specific
conditions I
08. Anaesthetic considerations for specific
conditions II
DURATION:
12—18 months
(depending on
assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Benchmark House, Sheffield
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
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MODULES:
8 modules
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ANIMAL
BEHAVIOUR
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
This Certificate Programme in Animal Behaviour
is designed to teach nurses and veterinary
paraprofessionals to deal competently and safely with
canine and feline emotional health issues within the
context of the veterinary practice.
During this programme, lectures, discussion groups and
case histories will cover:
( Knowledge of the emotional motivational systems of
dogs and cats
( How the emotional motivational systems influence
behavioural responses
( The interplay between physical and emotional health
The course has allowed me to help clients with their problem animals
and spread my new knowledge to others in my practice.
PRICES START AT £2,495 + VAT
MODULE SUMMARY
01. | 02.
An introduction to animal behaviour and
clinical causes of behaviour problems
05. | 06.
Fear- and anxiety-related behavioural
responses in companion animals I and II
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
November 2021
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
03. | 04.
Repulsion behavioural responses in
companion animals I and II
06. | 08.
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
Tools available in behavioural medicine
work and behavioural medicine in general
veterinary practice
PRICE:
£2,495 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022
DENTISTRY
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
The Dentistry Certificate Programme has been designed
to provide nurses and veterinary paraprofessionals with the
opportunity to access relevant and up-to-date knowledge of
small animal dentistry and to use this knowledge to improve
the treatment given to small animal patients in practice.
At the end of this programme you should be able to:
( Assess small animal patients’ oral health and demonstrate
skills in recording their findings
( Demonstrate good working knowledge of the safe
anaesthesia of the patients requiring dental treatment
( Undertake practical techniques relevant to a patient
requiring dentistry including completing a dental
examination chart, acquiring diagnostic dental radiographs
and completing appropriate prophylactic treatment of
dental patients (Under Schedule 3)
Really enjoying this programme, can’t wait to get back to work
so I can start putting things into practice!
SPONSORED BY MIDMARK ANIMAL HEALTH AND FREELANCE SURGICAL
PRICES START AT £2,599 + VAT
MODULE SUMMARY
= Practical Session
01. Canine and feline dental anatomy and function
02. Dental examination and diagnostic tests
05. Anaesthesia
06. Analgesia
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
February 2022
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
03. Canine dental conditions
07. Feline dental conditions
04. Exotic dentistry
08. The canine and feline dental procedure
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
All practical modules are Wet Lab
PRICE:
£2,599 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022
EMERGENCY
AND CRITICAL
CARE NURSING
Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
Emergency patients can be some of the most challenging and
rewarding to nurse in practice, hence knowing how to effectively triage
and care for these patients is an essential part of the patient outcome.
This programme will:
( Teach you to assess and diagnose small animal patients in an
emergency setting
( Give you the confidence to act swiftly and
calmly in emergency situations
( Cover key emergency and critical care areas such as triage,
monitoring and stabilisation, surgical emergency procedures,
fluid therapy in the emergency patient and more
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the practical skills of the day. The course
was very helpful with my job and found it to be the best so far. The practical
side of this course was brilliant and I found this really helped my skills.
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Triage, monitoring and stabilisation
06. Analgesia and anaesthesia
= Practical Session
= Online Session
SPONSORED BY IMV
COMING SOON ONLINE DELIVERY JULY 2022
02. Fluid therapy in the emergency patient
07. Emergency and critical care in exotic patients
03. Diagnostic imaging and the trauma patient*
08. Nursing the critical patient
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04. Medical emergencies*
05. Surgical emergency procedures
09. CPR and practical skills**
*Dry Lab module **Wet Lab module
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
December 2021
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
9 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
PRICE:
£2,799 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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MEDICAL
NURSING
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
This programme has been designed to provide nurses and
veterinary paraprofessionals with the opportunity to access
relevant and up-to-date knowledge of small animal nursing
of medical cases and to use this knowledge to improve the
treatment given to canine and feline patients in practice.
The programme will:
( Improve your knowledge in key principles of both the clinic
and patient
( Provide you with a good understanding of anaesthesia and
analgesia in medical nursing cases
( Cover key medical nursing areas such as oncology, imaging,
body systems, medical pharmacology and more
Improve has gone above and beyond my expectations.
Each module has been easy to follow and interactive, ​and the speakers have been exceptional.
The subject matter and content can be adapted to a broad spectrum of veterinary nursing roles.
I cover a whole range of veterinary nursing roles and this medicine
certificate can be applied to each position.
MODULE SUMMARY
= Practical Session
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COMING SOON ONLINE DELIVERY JULY 2022
01. Anaesthesia
05. Oncology
02. Analgesia
06. Imaging
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03. Principles – the clinic
04. Principles – the patient
07. Body systems
08. Medical pharmacology
All practical modules are Dry Lab
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
January 2022 (Swindon)
February 2022 (Sheffield)
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Benchmark House, Sheffield
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
PRICE:
£2,599 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022
SMALL ANIMAL
NUTRITION
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
The science of small animal nutrition has advanced
significantly during recent years. It is now well recognised,
both by veterinary staff and pet owners, that optimal
feeding plays a vital role in helping to reduce the risk of
common health problems at different life stages, as well
as helping in both convalescence and the nutritional
management of a wide range of clinical conditions.
This revised programme has been developed to give you:
( The latest insights into small animal nutrition
( The opportunity to utilise recent advances to enhance the
veterinary nurse, technician or paraprofessional's role
( The ability to improve the nutritional status of both healthy
pets and clinical cases
PRICES START AT £2,495 + VAT
I was looking for a reputable accredited course which could aid my career and
personal development. Every part of the course has been informative and enjoyable
with excellent teaching staff, clearly passionate about their subject.
I looked forward to attending every module and feel I have learnt so much.
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Anatomy, nutrition and immunity
05. Fashionable diets and impact of behaviour
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
October 2021
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
02. Basic nutrition and life-stage feeding of cats and
dogs
03. Small mammal nutrition
04. Balanced nutrition for birds and reptiles
06. Labelling and nutritional clinics
07. Gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders
08. Nutritional support for organ failure, the lower
urinary tract and orthopaedic disorders
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
PRICE:
£2,495 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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SURGICAL
NURSING
Nurse, Technician,
Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
Online Programme
The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily on
good planning and the awareness of the potential patient
risk factors and hence a surgical nurse/technician is an
integral part of the surgical team.
This programme will provide you with:
( Access to relevant and up-to-date knowledge of small
animal surgical nursing to enhance your surgical skills
( The knowledge to improve the level of care and welfare
of small animal patients requiring surgery
( Information about key areas of surgical nursing while giving
you practical experience
SPONSORED BY IMV
01. Principles – the clinic*
02. Principles – the patient
Well done on still being able to provide lectures with the current situation. I was very
happy with the lecture and platform provided to ensure lectures could go ahead.
MODULE SUMMARY
05. Imaging*
06. Soft tissue surgery*
= Practical Session
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03. Anaesthesia
04. Analgesia*
* Online learning version has no practical session
All practical modules are Dry Lab
07. Orthopaedic surgery, equipment and
rehabilitation
08. Surgical complications and wound management
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
January 2022 (Swindon)
February 2022 (Sheffield)
October 2021 (online learning)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Benchmark House, Sheffield
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending on
assessment dates)
PRICE:
From £2,599 + VAT
From £2,295 + VAT (online
learning)
MODULES:
8 modules
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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BRAND NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022
PHYSIOTHERAPY
AND
REHABILITATION
Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional Certificate
Face-to-Face Programme
Physical rehabilitation is an invaluable addition to a veterinary
practice, improving surgical outcome and the quality of life
of our veterinary patients with orthopaedic and neurological
conditions. This programme will give an insight into the
principles of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
This programme will cover:
( A general skeletal, myology, sindesmology, arthrology and
topographic review
( Physiology of healing which will enable you to implement the
correct rehabilitation modality into a patient's recovery plan
( Key areas of assessment and rehabilitation techniques, while
giving you practical hands-on experience
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Introduction to physiotherapy.
Functional anatomy
02. Applied physiology. Physiology of healing.
Physiology of sport
03. Physiology of pain. Classification of pain, trigger
points, and tender bands. Neurological and
muscle-skeletal assessment – part I
04. Neurological and muscle-skeletal assessment –
part II
= Practical Session
05. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 1)
06. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 2)
07. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 3)
08. Frequent medical conditions. Post-surgical
approach. Management of osteoarthritis,
neurological and oncological patients
PRICES START AT £2,599 + VAT
Programme delivered by Veterinary professionals with a qualification in Veterinary physiotherapy and
members of IRVAP and ACPAT
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence for full benefit.
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
January 2022
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain (NCert,
VTCert, VPPCert)
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
PRICE:
£2,599 + VAT
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
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SHORT AND
PRACTICAL
COURSES
NURSE COURSES:
SPONSORED BY SWANN-MORTON, VYGON AND BBRAUN
INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES:
Our short practical courses are the best way
to upskill your knowledge with world-leading
speakers and high quality practical experience.
Some of our short courses are interprofessional,
allowing you to bring a veterinary surgeon from
your practice along with you. You will both be
able to enjoy a discounted price if you book the
short course together.
SCHEDULE 3 SURGERY
Swindon 11 th Jan 2022, 12 th Apr
2022, 26 th Sep 2022, 9 th Dec 2022
Sheffield 4 th Feb 2022, 6 th Apr 2022,
19 th Jul 2022, 21 st Nov 2022
Thomas Towey BVMS
CertAVP(ECC) MRCVS
£439.00 + VAT
NURSING THE NEONATAL AND
PAEDIATRIC PATIENT
Sheffield 6 th Oct 2022
Thomas Towey BVMS CertAVP(ECC)
MRCVS
£ 429.00 + VAT
RECOVER CPR
in association with
RECOVER
Swindon 21 st and 22 nd Feb 2022
Sheffield 1 st and 2 nd Mar 2022
Emily Thomas BA VetMB DACVECC
DECVECC MRCVS
Kathryn Latimer Jones DipAVN DipHE
CVN CertEd CertVN(ECC) RVN
£899 + VAT(nurses) £1,059 + VAT(vets)
£1,762 + VAT(if vet and nurse attend
together from same practice)
Delegates should be RCVS registered.
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EMERGENCY TECHNIQUES FOR
THE VETERINARY NURSE
ULTRASOUND TRIAGE FOR THE
EMERGENCY PATIENT
BASIC CARDIOLOGY
Sheffield 29 th and 30 th Nov 2022
David McKenzie BSc(Hons) MA
VetMB PhD CertVC CertAVP(SAM) CertAVP(ECC)
PgCert(VPrS) MRCVS
£699.00 + VAT
Swindon Check website
Sheffield Check website
David MacKenzie BSc(Hons) MA
VetMB PhD CertVC CertAVP(SAM) CertAVP(ECC)
PgCert(VPrS) MRCVS
£529.00 + VAT
Swindon 7 th and 8 th Mar 2022
Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN,
VTS (Cardiology)
Heidi Ferrasin BVSc CertVC MRCVS
£699.00 + VAT
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= Learn with your best friend
Nursing course only
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES:
SPONSORED BY VYGON
WOUND
MANAGEMENT
In association with
the Wound library
NURSING THE EMERGENCY AND
CRITICAL WILDLIFE PATIENT
NURSING MANAGEMENT
OF CHRONIC PAIN AND
REHABILITATION
CHEMOTHERAPY IN GENERAL
PRACTICE
Swindon 22 nd Jun 2022
Sheffield 21 st Feb 2022
Georgie Hollis BSc
£429.00 + VAT
Sheffield 18 th Jul 2022
Stacey Vickery RVN CGVNES
£429.00 + VAT
Swindon 18 th and 19 th July 2022
Senne Mellis MVM DipECVAA MRCVS
£699.00 + VAT
Swindon 25 th Jul 2022
Owen Davies MA VetMB MVetMed
MANZCVS(SAM) DACVIM(Oncology) MRCVS
RCVS & American Specialist in Veterinary Oncology
£429.00 + VAT
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TECHNIQUES IN LOCAL
ANAESTHESIA
ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY
PURELY PRACTICAL CYTOLOGY
AND HAEMATOLOGY
= Practical Session
Swindon 15 th Sep 2022
Sheffield 9 th Mar 2022
Nicki Grint BVSc PhD CertVA DVA
DiplECVAA MRCVS
£469.00 + VAT
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Swindon 20 th and 21 st Oct 2022
Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN,
VTS (Cardiology)
Heidi Ferrasin BVSc CertVC MRCVS
£699.00 + VAT
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Swindon Check website
Sheffield Check website
Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD
DipRCPath (Vet.Clin.Path.) DipECVCP MRCVS
£429.00 + VAT
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Interprofessional courses are suitable for:
· Veterinary nurses
· Veterinary surgeons – new graduates and
vets wanting to refresh their skills (ideal for
nurses and vets to attend together from the
same practice)
Prices are the same for individual vets and
nurses with an overall discounted price if a vet
and nurse book to attend together from the
same practice. Please enquire on booking.
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